Software Tools And Utilities - HP ML570 - ProLiant - G2 Setup And Installation Manual

Server Features

Software Tools and Utilities

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HP SmartStart CD
SmartStart software is a set of server integration tools and utilities that optimizes
platform configuration and simplifies setup of servers. It includes the suite of HP
server software from diagnostics to drivers and supports the installation and
integration of operating system software. The SmartStart CD is the recommended
tool for loading system software, achieving a well-integrated server, and ensuring
maximum dependability and supportability.
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SmartStart Diskette Builder
The SmartStart Diskette Builder is a utility that uses data stored on the
SmartStart CD to create support diskettes. Support diskettes can be created for
specific configuration needs or for software that cannot be used directly from the
SmartStart CD.
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SmartStart Scripting Toolkit
The SmartStart Scripting Toolkit contains a set of MS-DOS-based utilities that
enable you to configure and deploy servers in a customized, predictable, and
unattended manner. These utilities provide scripted server and array replication
for mass server deployment. They enable you to duplicate the configuration of a
source server onto target systems with minimum user interaction.
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HP Insight Manager 7
HP Insight Manager 7 provides web-based system management for HP servers
and any HTTP, SNMP, MIB2, or DMI v2.0-compliant device. Insight Manager 7
is installed from the Management CD. It is an easy-to-use, intuitive software
utility designed for collecting server information including fault conditions,
performance, security, remote management, and recovery services.
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HP Diagnostics Utility
The Diagnostics Utility displays information about the server's hardware and
tests the system to be sure that it is operating properly. When SmartStart software
is used to install an operating system, the Diagnostics Utility can be accessed
from the SmartStart CD.
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